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STUDENT SELF-ASSESSMENT

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Does my piece show a theme or purpose?Do I express the experience’s importance?

OrganizationDo I provide an engaging introduction?Do I have a cohesive body?Do I provide a sense of resolution in the conclusion?Do I use chronological order?

VoiceDoes my piece show my personality?Do I provide a sense of authenticity?Do I use a tone appropriate for my intended audience?

Word ChoiceDo I use exact words?Have I used natural language?

Sentence FluencyDo I use transition words?Do I use a variety of sentence types?Do I avoid the use of run-on and rambling sentences?

ConventionsDo I use correct grammar?Do I use correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization?

PresentationAre my spacing and margins consistent?Does my paper look neat?

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Do I have a clear purpose for the topic?Do I provide instruction that is detailed and complete?

OrganizationDo I clearly identify in the introduction what the article will teach?Do I present the steps in the order they will be completed?Does my conclusion leave a sense of closure?

VoiceDo I use an appropriate tone?Do I use imperative sentences to state my directions?

Word ChoiceDo I use transition words?Do I use language specific to the topic?

Sentence FluencyDo I use clear, concise sentences?Does my piece transition logically from step to step?Do I use a variety of sentence types?


PresentationDo I use consistent spacing and margins?Does my paper look neat?Do I use visual aids when appropriate?

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Do I clearly state the reason for writing the letter?Do I provide detailed information that is tailored to the recipient?

OrganizationIs my introduction engaging?Do I present my ideas in logical order?Does my conclusion restate the letter’s purpose?

VoiceDo I use a strong, persuasive, and respectful voice?

Word ChoiceDoes my piece reflect business-letter etiquette?Do I use compound words correctly?Do I use a professional tone?

Sentence FluencyDo I articulate the problem and solutions?Do I use adjective and adverb clauses?Does my piece logically flow from one sentence to the next?


PresentationDo I have the correct format for a business letter?Do I use consistent spacing and margins?Does my paper look neat?

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Do I focus sharply on the topic?Do I provide illustrative content?

OrganizationDo I provide an informative introduction?Do I use logical sentence and paragraph order?Does each paragraph develop as a part that adds to the whole?

VoiceDo I write appropriately for my audience?Does my piece grab and hold the reader’s attention?

Word ChoiceDo I use literary techniques such as simile, metaphor, and personification?Do I provide rich sensory details?Do I employ connecting words or phrases?

Sentence FluencyDo I use a variety of sentence types, including those with noun clauses?Does my piece show natural transitions between sentences?


PresentationDo I use consistent spacing and margins?Does my paper look neat?

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Description Compare and Contrast

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Ideas YES NO

Do I have a clear focus on one topic?Do I provide factual information supported by research or personal experience?

OrganizationDo I include an interesting introduction with a topic sentence?Do I provide a logically ordered body of main ideas and details?Do I include a summarizing conclusion with insights?

VoiceDoes the essay have a confident voice?

Word ChoiceDo I use natural language?Do I use a neutral tone?

Sentence FluencyDo I use concise sentences?Do I provide information in varied ways?


PresentationDo I use consistent spacing and margins?Is my paper neat?

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Do I focus on one viewpoint about a specific topic?Does the essay work to convince the reader to share my viewpoint?

OrganizationDoes the introduction include a position statement?Does the body include supporting details with credible facts and opinions?Does the conclusion rephrase the position statement?

VoiceIs the voice persuasive?Is the voice confident and credible?

Word ChoiceDo I use specific words that establish the mood?Do I use language tailored to a specific audience?Do I use transition words?Do I use emotional and logical appeals?

Sentence FluencyDo the sentences flow and have rhythm when put together?


PresentationDo I use consistent spacing and margins?Is my paper neat?

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Persuasive Writing

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Ideas YES NO

Do I have well-developed characters?Do I have good plot structure?

OrganizationDoes the beginning introduce a problem, conflict, or goal?Does the middle have rising action and a climax?Does the ending have a resolution?

VoiceDo I use a natural voice?

Word ChoiceDo I choose words deliberately, such as for humor or impact?

Sentence FluencyDo I use engaging, realistic dialogue, including idioms, slang, and jargon, that moves the story along?

ConventionsDo I use correct grammar?Do I use correct spelling?Do I use correct punctuation and capitalization?

PresentationDoes my play follow standard script structure and format?Is my final paper neat?

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Creative WritingPlaywriting

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Ideas YES NO

Do I have a clear focus on one topic?Do I include factual information supported by research that was gathered as notes and placed in outline form?

OrganizationDid I write an interesting introduction that includes a thesis statement?Do I include a body of logically ordered paragraphs that include important main ideas supported by relevant details?Did I write a summarizing conclusion?Do I include parenthetical notations and a Works Cited page?

VoiceDo I create a confident voice?

Word ChoiceDo I use formal language?Does my writing have a neutral tone?

Sentence FluencyDo I use varied sentence styles and lengths?Do I vary ways of providing information, such as quotations, statistics, examples, explanations, or related visuals?

ConventionsDo I use correct grammar?Do I use correct spelling?Do I use correct punctuation and capitalization?

PresentationDo I have the correct format for parenthetical notations and the Works Cited page?Is my research report neat and clear of marks?

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Research Report

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565y • Chapter 9

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Have I chosen a debatable topic with a clear focus?Do I include strong reasons and relevant evidence from credible sources?Do I acknowledge an opposing counterclaim and give a refutation?

OrganizationDoes the introduction include a claim and at least two supporting reasons?Do the body paragraphs support the reasons with relevant evidence?Does the conclusion logically flow from and support the argument?

VoiceDoes the article have a formal style and objective tone?

Word ChoiceDo I use precise language, including domain-specific words and phrases?Are the domain-specific words and phrases defined in context?

Sentence FluencyDo I use words and phrases that create logical relationships among the claim, reasons, and evidence?


PresentationIs my paper neat?Do I use consistent spacing and margins?

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Argumentative Writing

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Have I chosen an appropriate archetype?Do I have a strong thesis, or claim, supported with reasons?Do I provide relevant, credible evidence?

OrganizationDoes my introduction clearly state my thesis, or claim?Do I have a body paragraph supporting each reason?Does my conclusion summarize my ideas and provide additional insight?

VoiceDo I use a formal style?Does my essay have an objective tone?

Word ChoiceDo I use precise language to clarify ideas?

Sentence FluencyDo I use transition words and phrases to show logical relationships among ideas?Do I use a variety of sentence types?


PresentationDoes my paper look neat?Do I use consistent margins and spacing?

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Literary Analysis

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PoetryIdeas YES NO

Do I have a well-chosen topic and plot?Do I have well-developed characters and a setting?

OrganizationDo I have a logical sequence of events that builds to a climax?Does my poem have a resolution?

VoiceIs my tone appropriate to the topic?

Word ChoiceDo I use precise word choices?Do I use colorful details?Do I use sensory language?

Sentence FluencyDo I use complete sentences presented in verse form?Do my sentences flow logically and add rhythm and variety?Do I use realistic dialogue that moves the plot forward?


PresentationDoes my paper look neat?Do I use consistent margins and spacing between stanzas?

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